For Families who Love to Explore
CTY’s Educational Travel programs are open to curious kids and families who love learning together, alongside other families who value connection and discovery. Build relationships with fellow CTY families while participating in unique experiential learning opportunities. Our programs blend our signature hands-on, rigorous, student-centered learning with exclusive educational adventures the whole family can enjoy. Sample programs include:
- Viewing a Perseid meteor shower from a once-in-a-lifetime vantage point atop Mount St. Helens
- Stepping inside the world of medicine with a guided observation of doctors in action during a real surgical procedure
- Snorkeling and kayaking alongside manatees in Sarasota Bay
- Taking an exclusive tour of a world-class aquarium and marine research lab to see marine scientists at work caring for ocean life
Test scores are not required. At least one parent or guardian must accompany the student. Additional family members are welcome to join for an additional fee.
Upcoming Educational Travel Programs
Liberty Science Center
Jersey City, New Jersey | June 15, 2026 | For CTY students in grades 6-12 and their families
Join CTY at Liberty Science Center for a rare opportunity to experience live neurosurgery with physicians from Overlook Medical Center! Students will get an inside perspective on careers in medicine while collaborating with peers in a dynamic learning environment.
Mount St. Helens Institute
Mount St. Helens, Washington | Aug. 12-14, 2026 | For CTY students in grades 3-8 and their families
Join CTY for an unforgettable three-day, two-night adventure at Mount St. Helens Institute in Washington State. Participants will explore the natural world through lava races, a GPS scavenger hunt, and other fun activities, then look to the skies to experience the Perseid meteor shower and a rare partial solar eclipse!
Past Educational Travel Programs
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
Sarasota, Florida | April 9-12, 2026 | For students in grades 4-8 and their families
Join CTY for an immersive, hands-on adventure in Sarasota Bay! Kayak through mangrove forests, snorkel with the manatees, sail aboard a private charter, and take exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Mote Marine Laboratory and Mote Science Education Aquarium, including close-up encounters with resident animals and their trainers.
Requesting Special Accommodations
We are committed to providing appropriate accommodations and support for students throughout their CTY experience. Learn more about requesting accommodations for CTY courses.